Alva Academy Eco Committee

✨Welcome to the home of @AlvaAcademy's Eco Committee as our young people work to bring eco-friendly solutions and opportunities to our school!♻️

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

We have branched out across the socials! Follow us on instagram as well as Twitter! 👇

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[Alva Academy @AlvaAcademy]

Our young people have decided that X (formerly Twitter) does not currently reflect their values and those of our school community. From today, we will no longer be posting on this account or any of the affiliated school accounts. Thank you!

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

Lovely afternoon at the Clacks School Energy Saving Competition Awards Ceremony hearing all about the fantastic work done to save energy across Clacks schools. Amazing to hear that almost £20’000 has been saved in energy just by our schools in Clacks! 👏

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

Our Young Pathfinders are ready to get started on this years project! Great launch this week ♻️

[University of Stirling @StirUni]

More info: https://t.co/TGF8iQ0cAp

[University of Stirling @StirUni]

Pupils in Stirling & Clackmannanshire explored the science behind the climate emergency & the skills & know-how needed to respond. The Young Pathfinders programme culminates with pupils presenting solutions to climate challenges, competing for the Climate Competition trophy.

[FairtradeAlva @AlvaFairtrade]

Tonight we supplied Fairtrade refreshments for tonight’s parents evening. It was a pleasure to see so many parents, staff and young people make use of the products. We also enjoyed our new installation of our compost bin to further our work with @AlvaPathfinders

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

Next up, the Pathfinders are experiencing the ‘Claim Tomorrow’ Pathways Fair, learning about the ways local and national businesses provide sustainable jobs and opportunities ♻️ #DYW @AlvaDyw @StirEnterprise

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

Our Young Pathfinders are @FVCollege today to meet with @PhoenixYork to learn about the use of AI in meeting sustainability goals! First up, the pupils are taking part in an AI debate on the exciting innovation of AI and the concerns it may bring. #AI @StirEnterprise

[University of Stirling @StirUni]

#Stirling and #Clackmannanshire pupils get creative to tackle the #climate #emergency. Read the full story 👉 https://t.co/FK7Rsf6Jfu @ClacksCouncil @StirlingCouncil @alloaacademy @alvaacademy @clackscsss @dollar_academy @Lornshill @stirling_high @reostirling @BeckyPankhurst

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

The Young Pathfinders have begun their journey at this year’s launch! A fantastic afternoon meeting fellow pupils involved! Excited to get started! ♻️🌎 #Biodiversity #SIEC @StirUni @StirEnterprise

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

Huge well done to our Young Pathfinder Beth, Brooke and Ruby who were awarded at Prizegiving to celebrate their amazing work throughout the programme.

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

What a day for a nature walk around Gartmorn Dam 🌲🦢. Thanks to @StirEnterprise and the amazing team for sharing your incredible knowledge and passion for the park.

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

Our #SIECyoungpathfinders had an amazing day with @StirEnterprise. Thank you to the whole team who help inspire our young people to consider the links between science and art.

[FairtradeAlva @AlvaFairtrade]

Our lovely Fairtrade Alva members are putting the final touches to our Fairtrade quiz which will take place Monday 6th March in the Social Subjects FLA. Everyone is welcome to take part!

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

A wonderful first meeting of our Eco Committee, chaired by our @AlvaPathfinders ♻️ Recycling rotas and choosing our goals & targets were on the agenda 👏

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

Another successful meeting of Ward 2 Climate Change Forum @AlvaAcademy! Tonight the Pathfinders heard from Rob from TCV about the impact and monitoring of flooding in the local area and led discussion on how we can combat this 💦♻️👏 @TCVtweets

[The Enterprise Programme @StirEnterprise]

A great time was had this week when our #SIECYoungPathfinders cohort braved the chilly weather to learn all about the biodiversity on the beautiful @StirUni campus during the Empower Hour Nature Walk! 🌲🦢🐿️🦔🐾

Watch this space for the Pathfinder's plant and wildlife snaps📸

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

The Pathfinders were ready for action today @StirUni for their first ‘Empower Hour’! Visiting the campus grounds, the pupils gained an insight into how the university is helping care for its biodiversity:

• Hedgehog tracking 🦔
• Wildlife Photography 📸
• Water Care 💦

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

Tonight sees @AlvaPathfinders host the second of Ward 2 Climate Forums at Alva Academy! Productive discussion around what can be done in our local area to become more climate friendly! ♻️👏

@AlvaAcademy #ClimateAction #EcoCommittee

[Catriona Scott @CatrionaScott12]

Young people leading change. Inspiring #SIEC Young Pathfinders launch @FVCollege @StirUni @AlloaAcademy @Lornshill @AlvaAcademy @AlvaPathfinders @AlloaAcademyECO @LornshillEnt with opening remarks from @ochillass #ClimateAction #learningforsustainability

[Alva Academy Eco Committee @Alva_Eco1]

Emily and Matthew were delighted to have the chance to be part of the #FuelChangeLive Event in Edinburgh today! An inspiring day challenging the pupils to design ways to reduce our water use along with @scottish_water !

@wearefuelchange @AlvaAcademy
#ClimateAction 🌎♻️